Legal Compliance Administrator
Location: Leamington Spa Town Centre
Salary c£25,000 per annum
We are looking for an experienced legal administrator with up to date knowledge of AML regulations to join a very well-established, multi-office law firm in Leamington Spa town centre.
This role would suit an experienced legal assistant or legal administrator who has a keen interest in working within legal compliance.
About the Firm
This well-established, multi-office law firm has steadily grown their office network in recent years, including two strategic acquisitions. The firm are Lexcel and CQS accredited and are recognised by the Legal 500. They are very well-established, with an excellent reputation throughout the region and a commitment to training and development for all employees.
What’s involved?
Duties will include:
*Providing administrative support to the Risk and Compliance Officer and Managing Director
*Auditing anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing compliance
*Recording the outcomes of file reviews and ensuring corrective actions have been taken by required deadlines
*Recording compliance breaches and following up to check the necessary compliance has been undertaken to close risks
*Providing administrative support in preparation for Lexcel, CQS and SRA audits
*Supporting departments with compliance queries
*Assisting with onboarding queries and document verification checks
*Supporting departments with compliance training
Who we’re looking for:
Suitable candidates will have
*Up to date knowledge of the AML regulatory framework (essential)
*Experience of working as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator for an SRA regulated law firm
*A desire to establish a career within legal compliance
*Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook
*Excellent levels of accuracy and attention to detail
*Good prioritisation and organisational skills
*Full UK driving licence and own transport, as travel to other offices will be required
What’s on offer:
This is a full-time permanent job which is fully office-based in Leamington Spa. Travel to other local offices will also be required.
Hours of work are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (35 per week).
Benefits include:
*23 days’ holiday (increasing to 27), plus 8 days’ bank holidays
*2 days’ additional leave between Christmas and New Year (office closure)
*Your birthday off, from your second year of employment
*Holiday buy and sell scheme. Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year
*Company Sick Pay (on completion of probation period)
*Company Pension Scheme
*Discounted legal fees (on completion of probation period)
*BUPA healthcare scheme (on completion of probation period)
*Death in service benefits 3 x salary (on completion of probation period)
*Long service awards
*Career development and regular performance reviews
*Technical and personal skills training
*Community and fundraising events
*Full induction programme
*Virtual GP
*Funeral Planning and support
*Group Life Employee Assistance Programme
*Bereavement and Probate helpline and counselling service
*Home working one day per week
Note: Salary stated above is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and is negotiable, commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!
Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
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